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Tori Thurmond / March 21, 2024
The truth is that compliance is hard. We know that getting ready for an audit and remaining complainant is a year-round effort that can feel overwhelming. Our clients often ask us what they can be doing to prepare for their next audit, how to stay on top of the ever-evolving industry, and how to tackle new cybersecurity trends. That’s why we decided to host a live Q&A session with our…
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Lorna Willard / June 7, 2023
Data security is often seen as a burden, not a business-driving tactic. However, in today’s world with the proliferation of IT, the internet, the cloud, and risk associated with these systems and data, properly securing your data is essential to the success of your organization. Logical access is a key factor to data security that could easily be neglected, leaving your organization vulnerable to the growing threats of today’s security…
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Tori Thurmond / May 30, 2023
Often times, information security gets neglected in an organization because it's something that’s hard to understand and feels like a hassle to deal with. Other priorities like financial, marketing and operational risk can feel more manageable than trying to understand the details of your organization’s security. However, if you’ve been following current events, you’ve probably noticed major data breaches and security events are becoming more frequent. Breaches are inevitable…
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Tori Thurmond / May 30, 2023
What is quality testing and why is it so important during your audit? Many audits on the market test the bare minimum when it comes to compliance requirements for the different audit frameworks. While a regular audit may technically test what needs to be tested to check off a box, a quality audit makes sure that the controls in place are sufficient and consistently functioning the way they need to…
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Hannah Grace Holladay / January 10, 2024
Audits are hard, and automation doesn't fix that. Automation can be a really helpful tool in making your audit more manageable, but it doesn't mean an entire quality audit can be completed through automation. You still need an expert to review and test your controls to determine that they are designed and operating effectively. Audit Director Kyle Pardue further explains these risks and benefits in the video below: https://player.vimeo.com/video/815379875?h=8ec038c7c7&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Choose…
